fredcdobbs

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What's your favorite boutique speaker maker
I used to own Chapman T-7 speakers. Chapman Audio is still in business and he is a speaker genius. I wish I could afford them now. Things have gotten more expensive and probably better over the years. Used to be my reference when I was in the audi... 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Just found Samantha Fish on Youtube great vocalist and blues guitarist. Great energy in her performances. If you like her try Anna PopovBeth Hart after she hooked with Joe Bonamassa. The vibrato in her voice is amazing.  
Who are your three favorite female singers?
I forgot Samantha Fish. 
Am I too big of a jerk,even for audiogon?
"God give us the gift to see ourselves as others see us"Robert Burns.  
Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
I used to manufacture audiophile cables in the 90s. Music Music Audio Cables. all my cable were multi strand solid core cables. I tried single wire and it either rolled the high end or bottom end depending on diameter. Had to use multiples of vari... 
Exercise music
Eye of the tiger. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Hey Joe, Where're you goin' with that gun in your hand?" 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Holly ColeJoni Mitchell. Patsy ClineLee Ann RimesDiana KrallLina Ronstadt 
Hard of Hearing Audiophile.
Hi Brian, I'm not an expert on subs. I just have a placement situation where I have to ue bookshelf speaker so I got a couple Outlaw 8 in h subs to add fullness to the sound. I cant say I'm impressed with the quality  of the outcome but it is nice... 
Hard of Hearing Audiophile.
I've been obsessing and testing some more and I think I am just about through. While I liked the S801/Elac combo, I took a step up. I now have a Schiit Ragnarock 2, Revel Concerta 2M16 bookshelf speakers, the same Audience Ohno cables and have add... 
How to shop for an integrated?
Stereo 54, Parasound says the amp is class D on their web site.https://www.parasound.com/200_Integrated.phpCheck it out.  
Rogue Sphinx or Belles Aria???
Just returned a Sphynx 3 because I heard something in the upper mid/loser treble I didn't like. Overall sounded good but not for me. Every time someone tells me it's a class D amp but doesn't sound like it. I seem to hear Class d.No experience wit... 
Sold my Linn Klimax Solo, now I wanted an Integrated
I just got a Schiit Ragnarock 2 and after trying several amps I am very pleased. Only 60 watts but it does a fine job of driving my Revel Concerta 2 M16 speakers. What I like is the tonality, the inner detail and the handling of dynamics. I hate a... 
How to shop for an integrated?
I listened to the highly reviewed new Parasound integrated but not for me. I guess just not fond of Class D amplifiers. The reviewers all say that the amp they are reviewing is different and doesn't sound like a class D amp. I hear Class D. For a ... 
parasound 200 pre or zpre3 or what other pre for 2 channel
I just auditioned the Parasound Classic 200 Preamp. The good news is it has fantastic features. Treble, bass, subs adjustable from your listening position along with the usual volume and balance. You an see the bars from eight feet away easily. Du...